Precious Opal and Vishnevite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Precious Opal and Vishnevite Chemical Formula
While comparing Precious Opal and Vishnevite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Precious Opal and Vishnevite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Precious Opal and Vishnevite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.